Every company should have a safety committee or safety team to identify hazards and make sure they are taken care of promptly. However, it’s also important to make sure well-intentioned workers do not make problems worse by making safety “improvements.” In some cases, improvements can worsen or disguise a defect, causing additional accidents and injuries.
Paint Problems
If a defect is noted in a set of stairs or other location, the defect should be repaired immediately. Although safety committee members may want to use bright paint to call attention to the defect, paint can actually disguise safety hazards and increase the risk that someone else will slip and fall. In one case, workers painted a defect with bright orange paint after someone suffered a slip and fall injury. The paint covered the defect, causing another person to break her hip after her foot got caught in that piece of stairway.
Lighting
Adding new lighting to a dim place can improve safety for workers, vendors, and customers. However, any change in lighting can make it more difficult to see safety hazards and avoid them. If you decide to install new lighting, make sure it does not camouflage any safety hazards. Repair any hazards immediately to avoid slip and fall accidents.
Flooring Replacement
Responsible business owners know that worn flooring should be replaced, as it can lead to slip and fall injuries and other types of accidents. Those who select new flooring should consider the slickness of flooring materials and pick one that is not slippery. Choosing flooring carefully can help prevent slip and falls caused by a slippery surface.
If you suffered injuries due to a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, the Phoenix slip and fall accident attorneys at The Breyer Law Offices P.C. will fight to get you the compensation you deserve. Time is critical, so contact us as soon as possible after your fall. Call (602) 457-6222 to set up a free consultation to discuss your case.
